Graham Elementary School

Your input is vital to the success of our school!

From February 3 to March 13, 2026, we invite all parents and guardians to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

Why Your Participation Matters:

• Predicts Student Success: Research shows that schools strong in the "5Essentials"—including Involved

  Families— are 10 times more likely to improve student learning gains in math and reading.

• Guides School Improvement: Your feedback helps us understand the unique conditions at your child’s school and directly guides our improvement plans.

• Confidential and Secure: Your identity and individual responses are completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child.

• Reach Our Goal: We need at least 20% parent participation to receive a parent report, which provides our leadership with critical data to better serve our families.
  

For your voice to be heard CLICK HERE : 5Essential Survey For Parents

Together, we can create the best possible learning environment for our students!
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Upcoming Mobile DMV Event at the Salvation Army!

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will be hosting a Mobile DMV Event this Friday, January 30th for community members to access essential DMV services.

Event Details:
Location: The Salvation Army at 1600 E Clearlake Ave, Springfield, IL
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Services Available:
Obtain a REAL ID
Renew Driver’s Licenses
Renew State IDs
Purchase Vehicle Stickers

Appointments:
If you require an appointment, please contact Juan Huerta, Deputy Director of Public Engagement, at 217-782-8895 or 217-900-0429.